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December 2018

Friday, December 7: Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. Gaily lit and decorated F-104 Starfighter joins the other floats and bands, to honor and pay respect to the Pearl Harbor survivors, our veterans, active duty military and their families. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will be giving out free “Traveling P-40” magnets to spectators. The parade takes place on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Parade will be on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, to Kapiolani Park. 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, December 7: First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m.…

Saturday, December 8: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

Saturday, December 8: “For Love of Country” Annual Gala. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will celebrate its 12th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Historic Hangar 79 on Ford Island will be transformed into a spectacular venue welcoming international celebrities, corporate and military leaders and government officials. The evening gala includes entertainment, fine dining, celebrity appearances and live and silent auctions. This is a sellout event and seating is limited, so act now to ensure you and…

Saturday, December 8: Kama`aina Christmas 2018. Kama`aina Christmas is the museum’s premier fundraising event and proceeds make it possible for the museum to present world-class exhibitions, meet a growing demand for arts education in our community, and ensure the museum is accessible to everyone. This year’s theme, White Christmas, will be a merry evening with a three-course meal by Chef Roy Yamaguchi, cocktails, music, and dancing. You may even be able to hear sleigh bells in the snow! The annual…

Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9: Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace 2018. Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a shoppers’ emporium of great local gifts and activities for the whole family. This show will feature over 150 exhibitors with a weekend full of interactive family activities. Features include a winter wonderland with real snow effect, food samplings from gourmet specialty exhibitors, hands on keiki crafts and story time. Plus a Gingerbread Festival. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to…

Sunday, December 16: Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Nightly: O Nā Lani Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. …